North Carolina

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Based on the official DMV driver’s manual

The Wright Brothers didn’t need a license to fly at Kitty Hawk, but if you want to drive to the Appalachians in North Carolina, you’ll need an operator’s license for a motor vehicle. Use our DMV practice tests to achieve success at the NC DMV, including learner’s permit and driver’s license tests that look and feel exactly like the real thing.

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How NC students are practicing (last 30 days)
Students practiced
36.8K
Number of unique learners who took at least one North Carolina practice test in the last 30 days.
Questions answered
793.5K
Total number of practice tests questions answered by North Carolina learners during the last 30 days.
Avg. session length
Median time a learner spends studying per session.
Combined practice
443 days Combined non-stop practice time of all NC students in the last 30 days
Peak time
11AM on Mon
The most active study hour and weekday, based on all North Carolina sessions over the past 30 days.
Study intensity rank
#3 nationwide
North Carolina’s position among all U.S. states, ranked by average session duration
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From knowledge to Behind-the-wheel

Practice with our simulators to bridge the gap before your road test.

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The essentials

Your journey begins here. These tests cover key concepts and essential knowledge. Let’s see where you’re at!

140 questions + Marathon
NC DMV Diagnostic Test
8 questions
Practice Test 1
20 questions
Practice Test 2
20 questions
Practice Test 3
20 questions
Practice Test 4
40 questions
Practice Test 5
40 questions
Basics Marathon
All 140 questions
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The more complicated stuff

The rules of the road are abundant. This set of tests helps you master complex driving scenarios and every ambiguous road sign you’ll ever encounter.

330 questions + Marathon
Complex Situations 1
20 questions
Complex Situations 2
20 questions
Complex Situations 3
25 questions
True/False Road Signs
40 questions
Road Signs and Situations
50 questions
Road Signs Mini
25 questions
Road Signs Full
150 questions
Intermediate Marathon
All 265 questions
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The things that could get you in trouble

If you thought the DMV was bad, traffic court may just be worse, so let’s not go there. Master the details here - maximize safety and sanity for everyone on the road.

93 questions + Marathon
Fines and Limits
50 questions
Distracted Driving
18 questions
Drinking and Driving
25 questions
Advanced Marathon
All 93 questions
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The exam simulator

Includes 25 random questions from all topics and all prep areas.

NC DMV Exam Simulator
25 random questions
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The extra support

Now that you’ve got all this Driver’s Ed knowledge in your brain, let’s keep it fresh. Take these downloadable guides and references with you on-the-go. Brush up whenever you need.

The 120 Most Common US Road Signs
The Top 100 Most Common US DMV Questions
10 Things You Should Do Before Your DMV Exam
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The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

The Challenge Bank™
 

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

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Explore NC Driver's Handbook
Explore NC Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

NC Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

Read
PDF (55 pages)
Listen
MP3 (3h 02m)
Download
5 MB
Open Handbook
End of theory exam preparation
Pass official DMV written exam

Once you reach this place with 80% Passing Probability, you will be ready to pass the official DMV written exam with ease and confidence.

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Helpful resources
Learner's Personalized Permit Checklist

We decode your state’s DMV rules into a simple, personalized checklist. Get on the road, stress-free.

Before and after exam
What to expect. Step-by-step guide
How to overcome exam anxiety
Anxiety relief audio course
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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